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Fiction

Paladin

(28,723 posts) Tue Apr 19, 2016, 12:28 PM Apr 2016

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2016 Pulitzer for fiction: "The Sympathizer" by Viet Thanh Nguyen.

I just got a copy from the local library. Anybody else read it? If so, no spoilers, OK?

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2016 Pulitzer for fiction: "The Sympathizer" by Viet Thanh Nguyen. (Original Post) Paladin Apr 2016 OP

Just about half way through. HuckleB May 2016 #1

I thought it was exceptional. Paladin May 2016 #2

It amazes me. It should be a massive seller. HuckleB May 2016 #3

I think now that it won the Pulitzer *and* the paperback has come out Cal Carpenter May 2016 #6

Sounds great! hermetic May 2016 #4

My pleasure, as always. (nt) Paladin May 2016 #5

HuckleB

(35,773 posts)

1. Just about half way through.

Reply to Paladin (Original post)

Mon May 2, 2016, 04:30 PM

May 2016

Incredible book. Surprised there's so little about it at DU.

Paladin

(28,723 posts)

2. I thought it was exceptional.

Reply to HuckleB (Reply #1)

Mon May 2, 2016, 06:21 PM

May 2016

I'm surprised it wasn't on this past weekend's NYT Fiction Best Seller list. There's bound to be a movie, or a multi-part TV series.

HuckleB

(35,773 posts)

3. It amazes me. It should be a massive seller.

Reply to Paladin (Reply #2)

Mon May 2, 2016, 06:32 PM

May 2016

Cal Carpenter

(4,959 posts)

6. I think now that it won the Pulitzer *and* the paperback has come out

Reply to HuckleB (Reply #3)

Tue May 10, 2016, 03:42 PM

May 2016

it may become more popular. It was one of my favorite books of last year but I can't seem to talk anyone into reading it.

I should come in this forum more often - looks like I can find common ground with people I often disagree with

hermetic

(8,604 posts)

4. Sounds great!

Reply to Paladin (Original post)

Tue May 3, 2016, 11:44 AM

May 2016

I look forward to reading it someday. Thanks for telling us about it.

Paladin

(28,723 posts)

5. My pleasure, as always. (nt)

Reply to hermetic (Reply #4)

Tue May 3, 2016, 12:00 PM

May 2016

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